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Archive for: September, 2014

Reduction in farm death figures welcomed

Sinn Féin Newry & Mourne Sinn Féin Councillor Terry Hearty has said that figures which show deaths on farms have fallen over the past year was welcome news. “The latest figures show that deaths on farms have fallen from 11 in the previous year to four this year is welcoming but any death is a […]

‘Living wage: Steps needed to eradicate poverty’ – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said all jobs created with Invest NI support or public procurement contracts should be paid at the living wage. The Sinn Féin MLA was making his comments as NICVA launched a report on the living wage. Speaking to Newry Times, he explained, “For the first time, there are now […]

Forkhill Road resurfacing work to begin

Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Larkin has confirmed that work is about to begin on the resurfacing of a stretch of the Newry / Forkhill Road. “I have pursued this issue with Roads Service for many months and am glad that they now accept that this work is a priority,” he told Newry Times. […]

Newry police call for witnesses after man suffers serious head injuries in attack

Police in Newry are appealing for information after a report of assault in Duke Street, Warrenpoint in the early hours of Saturday, 6th September. Sometime between 2am and 3am, it was reported that two males were assaulted by approximately 5 or 6 males in the area. One man was treated for serious head injuries at […]

McKevitt congratulates new Down GAA manager

SDLP Culture spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has hailed the appointment of Jim McCorry as manager of the Down senior football team as a “new beginning” for the squad. The Armagh native succeeds James McCartan as the new manager of the Mourne county. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “I’m absolutely delighted that Jim has taken […]

Bradley calls for action to save post offices

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has said that it very important for the future of our post offices that government renews the contract for the Post Office Card Account. Commenting on the future of the Post Office Bradley, who is a member of the All-Party Group on Postal Services, said, “The Post Office […]

‘Personal debt levels very worrying’ – Ruane

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said levels of personal debt in Northern Ireland are ‘very worrying’. Speaking after a report by charity, StepChange, highlighted the high rates of personal debt in the North, the Sinn Féin MLA said, “The level of personal debt highlighted in this report in very worrying. “The fact that almost […]

Glasgow study visit for Newry Councillors

A delegation of Councillors from Newry and Mourne District Council’s Elected Members Forum undertook a study visit to Glasgow 12 – 14 September 2014. The study visit explored issues relating to good relations, sectarianism, education, community engagement, sport, parading and community planning. The study visit was hosted by Glasgow City Council and Councillors attended a […]

‘Be aware of the full implications of ‘free’ solar panels’ – Boylan

Commenting in light of a number of recent cases which have been brought to the attention of elected representatives locally, Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged people to consider the full implications of packages which are currently being offered by some companies in relation to what they term ‘free solar panels’. Several companies have […]

Police call for witnesses after Newry burglary

Newry burglary - Newry news

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary in Vimy Terrace. Constable Middletown, Newry Response, outlined the details, “Some time between 3.30pm on Wednesday, 3 september and 8am on Sunday, 7 September, entry was gained to a house in Vimy Terrace. A number of rooms were entered and searched. “I am asking anyone […]







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